It’s always nice to know that other people are reading this real estate blog, but even better when it gets mention in newspapers or online. It was a great year for being mentioned in the LA Times, LACurbed.com, French Newspapers, Luxist.com, and about 8 other major media sites.
Here’s a large portal called WalletPop that recently ran with my “Realtorsaurus” idea and article! Check out the changing face of technology for real estate agents here. 2010 will be a year where agents either get on board with technology or get out of the way!
Not Real Estate Relate but worth sharing to give you hope and inspiration for the approaching new year. If you’ve never seen this be ready for something magical, beautiful, and moving. Tissue anyone?
Breaking News!!!!! A Carbon Mesa Home (area near the Malibu Peir) just hit the Malibu Real Estate market this morning as a bank owned sale. It has 4 bedrooms, ~2600 sq.ft., an ocean view, and is on almost 2 acres for $1,141,000.
The list of 19 Malibu homes and condos for sale that are in the category of REO, bank owned, distressed, foreclosure, or short sale is available to those who request it via email. Email If you consider yourself a serious buyer for Malibu Real Estate do yourself a favor and contact me. I will not only send you a list of homes available now, but will also let you know of homes I can get you in to that aren’t listed or are about to be listed!
Without giving to many details I can tell you that one of the frequent readers of this blog was first to be notified about a huge, ocean view, home for sale in the distressed (short pay) category. He came out right away and now has an offer on a home, that if it gets accepted, may be the deal of the year in Malibu.
Just got my both my regular flu shot and the H1N1 Swine flu shot from Dr. Drew in Malibu. Didn’t feel a thing! The new needles are so small I was still waiting for the shot when he said “Your Done!” I can also report that there was no side affects and after the shot I just went on about my daily business.
Dr. Drew is our family doctor located on Point Dume in the offices located on the corner of PCH and Portshead. If you’d like a doctor who is easily accessible, is a local community member, and often can get you in his office faster than it would take to drive in to town, then give him a call. His office number is 310 457 3777 and here’s a link to his website www.malibumed.com Call sooner than later, he only has a certain amount of vaccines alloted to him.
Here are some signs that your agent is from another epoch.
-Tries to photograph your listing with a film camera
-Does not text message
-Doesn’t use sign riders with domain names or text messaging codes for mobile devices
-Still believes that a full page print ad is a “big time” marketing campaign
-Thinks a bowl of stale peanuts will get other agents to come to the broker’s open
-Does not use or understand social media Continue Reading »
Despite the downturn in Malibu real estate, Point Dume still remains in demand with numerous homes closing this past month including one listed for sale $7.5m. A large garden estate located on Wildlife Road recently became one of the larger numbers seen on a property not located on the bluffs. The home, close to the beach gate, was over 8000sq.ft. on roughly 1.5 acres. Other transactions were seen on Grasswood, Fernhill, and in the Point Dume Club. There are still numerous homes for sale on Point Dume but if you are looking for desperate sellers, you may need to shop in Lancaster. Email Me to request a list of Point Dume homes for sale.
Another video I just made after shooting a house on Broad Beach. Some of the feedback was that the first one was too fast and the resolution was low. I’ve slowed down the transitions and used a higher def format. Feedback is welcome!
If you are in the market for a very large Malibu home and require panoramic ocean views, room for entertaining large number of guests, privacy, and a “king of the hill” location, then Villa Cascata may be your next home. Located a few minutes off PCH up Latigo sits this incredible 14,000 sq.ft. masterpiece of Italian style architecture complete with horse facilities, tennis court, guest house, and formal gardens. The home is listed at $13,950,000 and when compared to other homes of equal size, appears to be a very good value. After a quick search on the mls, there are no other homes with the same amount of living space, acreage, or views that come close to this price range. Also noteworthy is that it is the personal home of designer Audrey Ruth who has finished the home with incredible details.
The property sits on 19 acres with additional contiguous properties available for sale…28 acres to the east and 88 acres to the West which includes Escondido Falls. For those who forgot their Spanish lessons, Cascata is “Waterfall” in Spanish. So why live in Beverly Hills without an ocean view when you could live in Malibu with your own private waterfall and enough land to plant a vineyard? Cascata Winery anyone?Call for a showing 310 699 8428. See the slide show of this Malibu home here.
From the MLS.
VILLA CASCATA IS YOUR NEW HOME. THIS AMENITY RICH PROPERTY HAS IT ALL. HORSE FACILITIES, SPECTACULAR POOL ENTERTAINING AREA W/ KITCHEN AND FIREPLACE, TRAILS, LAWNS, FORMAL GARDEN, KOI POND AND A LARGE GUEST HOUSE FOR YOUR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS. THIS NEWLY COMPLETED MASTERPIECE FEATURES INTERIORS BY NOTED DESIGNER AUDREY RUTH AND IS SITED TO COMMAND VIEWS FROM PT. MUGU TO DOWNTOWN LA. ADJOINING 103 ACRES ALSO AVAILABLE.
A quick search of the MLS within the Malibu Real Estate market shows that there are are total of 14 homes for sale that fall within the distressed category. Home range from a $6m beach house on Sea Level to a $399,000 condo at Malibu Villas. The smart investor or opportunist might just want to email me for that list of homes! Email Me
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I really love these two things…deals and technology. I’m fascinated by the emerging marketing trend where coupons and offers will come directly to your blackberry or Iphone. Imagine driving down the freeway in a town you are not familiar with. You search google maps on you PDA an you see a bunch of sushi places listed. First I usually check Yelp, Citysearch, or Chowhound to see if there are good reviews. BUT what if one of the restaurants had a one day 50% offer? I’d try that one! The only catch on this one is that wHen the offer goes out a few friends need to sign up for that deal too. If its a restaurant you all can just go eat together. I’m giving it a try. Here is the link .
So here is a company that is starting out and there thing is to offer at least one thing a day in Los Angeles that is 50% off. This could be for restaurants, spas, movie tickets etc. There are businesses out there that just want you to know about them and this is a great way for them to reach us the consumer. Here’s a bit about them…
How We Do It
The concept is simple: there’s a lot of power in numbers. Buying power, that is. Local businesses let us offer deep discounts to large online audiences and the bigger the crowd, the better the savings, so tell your friends!
The Deal Process
When you see a deal that tickles your fancy, here’s what to do:
BUY. Get in on the deal of the day.
SHARE. If 3 of your friends buy the same deal, you get 1 FREE!
WAIT. Your deal will be ready to print within 1 business day.
PRINT. Follow the instructions on your deal and redeem it.
SAVE. Enjoy your favorite spots around town at huge discounts.
There’s an art show tonight in the Malibu Lumber Yard featuring one of my favorite artists, Sage Vaughn. Malibu locals have been collecting his pieces for years and for good reason. He recently stormed the Sotheby’s Auction house with several high priced sales along side the who’s who of famous artists. The opening starts at 6pm and is on the second floor. There are several other artist’s displaying work, all worth hanging in your Malibu beach house!
Friday at Siany in Westlake from 1030-4pm is my wife’s trunk show featuring her amazing jewelry line. Buy any Tiger Lily item and get a free bracelet or pair of earrings with your purchase. So buy a gift for a friend and keep a gift for yourself!
A dee-lux coach located in the Point Dume Club has recently closed for $1,060,000. The unit, with panoramic views of Zuma beach and the Channel Islands, hit the Malibu Real Estate market in March, and with a few price reductions, closed for a price that you could have purchased large mansion in Texas. Let me tell ya’all…there’s nothing mobile about this mobile home! What you need to know about mobile homes in Malibu is that you are allowed to do some traditional “stick built” construction including foundations and 2×4 framed walls. That’s why this one looks like a regular beach home with an expansive interior. This may very well be the nicest examples of modern design in a mobile home park. There are other incredible units for sale if you have $4,000,000 tastes with a $1,000,000 budget. Call for more info about living large in a mobile home in Malibu. P.S.To date, no mobile home in Malibu has ever been crushed by a tornado. 310 699 8428 .
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From the MLS..
“ENJOY LIFE IN THIS SINGLE LEVEL DESIGN HOME. SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC PACIFIC OCEAN VIEWS OVERLOOKING FAMOUS ZUMA BEACH. 3 BDRMS/3.5 BA. CLOSE TO HEATHERCLIFF ROAD STORES & SERVICES. GATED ACCESS TO WESTWOOD BEACH RD. LOCATED IN THE POINT DUME’CLUB OF MALIBU COMMUNITY. SEE PRIVATE REMARKS FOR ANTICIPATED SPACE RENT, WHICH INCLUDES: 24 HR GUARD GATE ACCESS, ACCESS TO CLUB HOUSE / POOL & SPA, SPACE RENT, PRIVATE WASTE WATER SYSTEM, COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE. HIGH SPEED INTERNET AVAILABLE.”
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Malibu Market and Design hit the real estate market this morning in Malibu for $5.9m. The property features commercial zoning and has a nice ocean view home for sale on the upper portion of the property. Here is a description from the MLS…”One of a kind multi level property zoned for residential or nursery use. Property currently running as a design center, has a fully remodeled single family home, multiple structures throughout the property that provide over 4,000 sq ft. of interior space, lush landscaping, full commercial infrastructure in place as a working business, plenty of parking throughout the property. This is a one-of-a-kind property with endless possibility.” Google Map Link here
For Questions about Malibu real estate, leases, vacation rentals, and where to eat, call Michael Gardner
Prudential Malibu Realty
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1 310 699 8428
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